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KU UNLV UO U of A ESU UC Davis Boise State Utah State University Johnson County Community College MSU USF UCSC| Kansas State University | University of Nevada Reno | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 21,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $7,876 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $16,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $6,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
K-State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 10,142 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 8,652 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1060/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 7, 2026 |
Academics |
K-State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $194 |
Diversity |
K-State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
K-State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
K-State | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Reno is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (21,778 students vs. 19,745 students)
K-State vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or University of Nevada-Reno?
- Kansas State University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $7,876.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at K-State than University of Nevada Reno ($26,838.00 vs. $24,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than K-State ($16,801 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 14% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($12,020 vs. $13,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than Kansas State University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 41% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($9,391 vs. $6,658)
K-State vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or University of Nevada-Reno? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Nevada-Reno or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or University of Nevada-Reno? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Nevada-Reno and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than University of Nevada Reno (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $3,700 more per year than K-State graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $49,700)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $3,699 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($18,801 vs. $22,500)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($194 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Nevada-Reno students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/